The Victorious Life

"A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is the journey where she will become strong."

Hebrews 12:1-2
"...let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith..."

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It is my desire that this blog be a place where women can visit and be encouraged and blessed. May the words and stories on this page speak to hearts that need mending, spirits that need filling, and people who simply need to be reminded that Jesus loves them in spite of all else. I am a blessed mom to 3 precious children, Crystal 13, Cameron 12, and Carson who is 3. I am certain God must have a sense of humor as I realized we were expecting our 3rd child just as I got rid of the last of the sentimental baby items AND was about to turn 40! However God gave us a blessing we did not even realize we needed. He does know best! I cannot wait to learn more about you as well, and I hope that you will make yourself at home here and comment as you feel led to share. So pour yourself a cup of coffee or hot tea (Starbucks' Sumatra is my new favorite :) and let's visit!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

A Vow to Cherish

I do not think I will ever forget that night.  It was a once in a lifetime opportunity.  My husband and I renewed our marriage vows after eighteen years of marriage.

Although we were in our church sanctuary filled with many other couples, at that moment when Scott's piercing blue eyes filled with tears, and he looked into my eyes it was as if it was just us and God Himself asking us to "repeat after Him."

Our Pastor led by the vow renewal ceremony after we watched a precious movie called "A Vow to Cherish," where a family experiences a tragedy that will either confirm their love for one another or tear the family apart.   No one knew that our Pastor had planned this special surprise for us as a congregation, and it was certainly an event I will always remember.  We even had certificates that we signed with witnesses to acknowledge that evening's monumental event. 

Do we take marriage seriously in our society today?  Nearly HALF of all marriages end in divorce.  It has been my experience as I have prayed with broken hearted friends over the years who were considering divorce, that it is tempting women and men alike to think that the "grass is greener on the other side."  My grandma once said "be careful of green grass....that usually just means more MANURE!"   Grandma is a WISE woman!  :)

Though we refer to "wedding vows," often in our culture in actuality it is a "covenant" that we entered into as husband and wife.  According to Scriptures, a covenant is a solemn and binding relationship which is meant to last a lifetime.  I am so grateful that our Lord in Heaven keeps his covenants with us...we are so undeserving yet He forgives us again and again. 

Let's be quicker to forgive a wrong-doing

                   slower to anger over a trivial matter

                                 eager to find praise instead of fault

                                               grateful to be forgiven.